How to get from Milton to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

From Milton to Reading, MA by bus and subway

To get from Milton to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 21 bus from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Malden Center station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

129min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St
    ID 501
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Milton to Reading, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Milton to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Malden Center station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

119min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Ashmont / Peabody Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    1.02 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Milton to Reading, MA

The distance between Milton, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 25.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milton to Reading, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Milton

Milton is located at Milton, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Adams St @ Eliot St.

Subway stations close to Milton:

  • Butler
  • Cedar Grove
  • Valley Road

Bus stations close to Milton:

  • Adams St @ Eliot St
  • Adams St @ Wharf St
  • Adams St @ Canton Ave

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Salem St @ Libby Ave.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Reading
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St @ Libby Ave
  • Salem St @ Governor Dr
  • Salem St @ Winter St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Milton to Reading, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Milton to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Malden Center station to Salem St Opp Manning St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

119min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Ashmont / Peabody Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    1.02 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp Manning St
    ID 9296
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Milton to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 21, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Milton to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct bus between Milton and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Milton to Reading, MA?

    The 21 bus line goes from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St station near Milton in Milton to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Forest Hills station near Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How long does it take to travel from Milton to Reading, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Milton in Milton and Reading, MA in Reading by bus and subway is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Milton to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St stop near Milton in Milton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Milton and Reading, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Milton to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Milton to Reading, MA costs $5.80.

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